Zen Pencils is going on vacation

I’m off to Peru this weekend for my charity trek to Machu Picchu (“Yay – exciting!”). So this is to just let you know there won’t be a new comic for at least two weeks (“Boooo – hiss!”). I was hoping to get one or two comics done in advance but it just didn’t happen I’m afraid. It’s a bummer I know, but there will be another behind-the-scenes blog post next week.

I’ve been doing CrossFit (which I’ve since fallen in love with) for the past few months in an attempt to get in shape for high-altitude trekking. Fingers crossed that I won’t burst a lung, get altitude sickness, have an asthma attack or get eaten by a Puma while I’m away. And a big THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored my trek, I’ll be sure to write a post all about it when I return.

I’ll also be posting some pics of the trip on my Twitter and Instagram if you’re into that sort of thing.

Dude, I’m from Chile and Peru is my neighbor country and it’s not so bad as most people make it out to be, specially the Macchu Picchu area which is very turist friendly, so don’t be afraid of pumas, those don’t roam around there.
Word of advice, though, keep your belongings in check and don’t accept any of the local “deals” for they will be most likely a scam. Stick to what looks safe to you and you should be alright.

Dude! Great trip! If you what and have time and you want to, i ll be happy to give you a roof, a friendly hug and all the meat you can eat if you go by Tucuman, Argenina, south of Peru.
Dont worry about your firness, its a pretty easy trek.
I did the choquequirao, a harder one, and i have the WORST fitness.
Remember to enjoy the great night life! And drink one shoot in my name!